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Brooklyn's James Madison High School Stands Out in Global Vocabulary Bowl

Brooklyn's James Madison High School Stands Out in Global Vocabulary Bowl

The Brooklyn school soared to the top of New York’s high school rankings at the Spring 2025 Vocabulary Bowl, the world’s largest academic competition
CCM Unveils Bond Street Clinic, Brooklyn’s First Youth-Focused Mental Health Center

CCM Unveils Bond Street Clinic, Brooklyn’s First Youth-Focused Mental Health Center

Elected officials and community leaders gather to celebrate a major expansion in culturally responsive care for children and adolescents
City Launches Urban Forest Plan with Brownsville Community Kickoff

City Launches Urban Forest Plan with Brownsville Community Kickoff

Event at Brownsville Heritage House to engage local residents in citywide effort to grow NYC’s tree canopy and promote climate equity
Asase Yaa Summer Camp Returns With Rhythm, Storytelling and a Bold New Vision

Asase Yaa Summer Camp Returns With Rhythm, Storytelling and a Bold New Vision

With a new home in Bed-Stuy and bold Afrofuturistic themes, Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation’s summer camp returns to Brooklyn for its 19th season of creativity and cultural pride.
Poverty Surges Among Older New Yorkers, Brooklyn Seniors Hit Hardest

Poverty Surges Among Older New Yorkers, Brooklyn Seniors Hit Hardest

Nearly one in five older New Yorkers now live below the poverty line, a figure that has climbed by 41 percent over the past decade.
A New Era of Caribbean Innovation Begins in Flatbush

A New Era of Caribbean Innovation Begins in Flatbush

A new home for Caribbean innovation has opened its doors in the heart of Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Children’s Museum Adds to Leadership

Brooklyn Children’s Museum Adds to Leadership

The appointment of Brendan Reynolds to the Board of Trustees adds design expertise and local community insight to support the museum’s ongoing development.
Brooklyn Teens Learn to Flip Obstacles Into Opportunities

Brooklyn Teens Learn to Flip Obstacles Into Opportunities

Dozens of Brooklyn youth gathered for the Queen Geniuses Empowerment Conference at the Brooklyn Crown Hill Theatre in Crown Heights to learn about self care and empowerment.
More Than 60% of Older Brooklynites Say They Don't Have Retirement Income, Study Says

More Than 60% of Older Brooklynites Say They Don't Have Retirement Income, Study Says

A new report from the Center For An Urban Future found that older New Yorkers are facing a deepening financial crisis.
Brooklyn's AAPI Communities Rally For More City Funds

Brooklyn's AAPI Communities Rally For More City Funds

The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families organized a rally Tuesday for equitable funding for Brooklyn's diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. The city provided less than 6% of its fiscal year 2025 budget to AAPI groups and programs.